Firefox 151, set to be released on May 19, will include a new feature that allows users to select server locations within the browser’s built-in VPN, according to Soren Hentzschel. This change addresses a significant limitation of the feature since its initial launch, which lacked an option to choose the country through which traffic is routed.
At launch, supported server locations will include the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Germany. Firefox has not confirmed whether more countries will be added in future updates.
What’s New for the Built-In VPN in Firefox 151
The built-in Firefox VPN masks IP addresses and encrypts browser traffic, but does not allow users to select a server location. With the Firefox 151 update, a location picker has been introduced for the five supported countries, bringing this feature in line with the core functions of standalone paid VPN services.
The VPN remains free and is integrated directly into the browser, with a monthly data limit of 50GB. It only covers browsing traffic within Firefox and does not encrypt all traffic on the device. This differentiates it from Mozilla’s paid Mozilla VPN, which offers full device coverage.
When Firefox 151’s VPN Location Picker Will Be Available
Firefox 151 is scheduled for release on May 19. The update will introduce the ability to select server locations on platforms that support the built-in VPN feature.
Mozilla has not yet specified which platforms will include this feature initially or provided a timeline for expanding the available server locations beyond the five countries currently offered.
